Since most animals instinctively seek warmth and shelter, it's no surprise local wildlife might invite themselves into your home at unexpected times. Having a raccoon in the attic or even in your crawl space is a typical occurrence for many homeowners, and worth taking seriously. There are a few tips and tricks to follow if you want to try to remove the raccoons on your own, or you can call a full-service company to handle the entire process and remove the risk from yourself.
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Signs of Raccoons in Your Attic
Damage Raccoons Can Cause
What to Do if You Find a Raccoon in Your Home
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Signs of Raccoons in Your Attic
While raccoons can be sneaky, there are a few ways to tell if a raccoon is in your attic. These small signs can help you assess whether you have a raccoon infestation, and where they might be getting in. Based on the severity of the indications, you can...
Finding a dead animal in your house or on your property is an unpleasant surprise for anyone. Whether it's a dead bird in the yard or a raccoon in the attic, you should take steps to dispose of the animal as soon as possible to protect your health and well-being. Professional services like Urban Jungle Wildlife Removal are available to help, but if you want to handle it yourself, here's what you should know about how to remove a dead animal from your home.
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Signs of a Dead Animal in Your Home
In many cases, you'll be able to clearly identify a dead animal on your property, especially if it's outside. There are a few key signs that can alert you to the presence of a dead animal in your home:
Bad smell: If you notice a lingering odor in your home, it could be a sign of a dead animal. Whether the smell is subtle or strong, you should...
An animal may get into your house through the openings in your roof, attic, chimney, crawlspace, or basement. If you suspect an animal has gotten in, inspect your interior and exterior property for signs of wildlife activity, such as chew marks, grease stains, droppings, or damage. A professional wildlife removal company can help you deal with the animals in your home through exclusion techniques. Explore the animals that can get into your house to determine how to deal with any potential intruders.
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Main Entry Points
Depending on the animal's size, their entry points into your home don't need to be large. Check the following places for signs of wildlife in your home:
Crawlspace or Basement: Animals enjoy hiding in dry, dark spaces. You can determine if wildlife is in this part of your home by checking the foundation from the outside. Pay attention to gaps, such as places where different types of building materials meet or where cables,...
Bats are an unwelcome invasion in any home. If you think there are bats in your attic, you'll want to act right away. Bats can carry diseases harmful to both humans and pets. They can also reproduce in your home, leading to an even bigger problem later.
If you need to remove bats from your attic, call the bat removal experts at Urban Jungle for help.
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Here are a few signs of bats in the attic and steps to take if you have a bat infestation.
Why and How Bats Get Into the Attic
It's well known that bats like caves — they're dark, secret, and quiet. The only issue is that caves tend to be cold. Attics are warm, especially in the south. Drawn to the high temperature and darkness, bats feel right at home in a rarely used attic with no windows.
They get into the attic through small holes and gaps in the roof. Once they are in,...
Rodents pose a nasty problem for homeowners throughout Texas. These elusive nocturnal creatures invade food supplies, cause extensive property damage, leave their droppings in living areas, and even carry and spread diseases.
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While it's not likely that you can have mice and rats at the same time (rats often feed on mice — the scent of a rat is enough to drive mice away), the presence of either one requires immediate attention.
How to Tell If You Have Mice or Rats in Your Home
If you want to get rid of these destructive pests, you first need to determine whether you're living with mice or rats. Each has different characteristics that impact the removal process.
If you have rodents in your home, it's probably one of the three types — roof rats, Norway rats (less common) or house mice. You can often distinguish between these three by their appearance. But since you don't always see them, you can use other methods to identify your household...
